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Penetrating Damp can affect all buildings with absorbent walls such as brick or stone, it can be extremely damaging to a property even if it does not penetrate all the way through a wall, it can also lead to other damp issues such as:
Whilst all types of buildings can suffer from penetrating damp, it is more commonly seen in older buildings. The problem is also increasingly common in buildings where cavity wall insulation has not been installed correctly or used in walls that are not suitable for cavity wall insulation.
If you are concerned that your property may be affected by penetrating damp, get in touch with our damp specialist team to discuss the best course of action to prevent any further damage. Call us on 0118 408 0831 today.
Penetrating damp is commonly seen as a result of water ingress through a fault in the property. Some of the common defects we see that can result in penetrating damp include:
Sometimes known as water ingress, penetrating damp is the outcome of water infiltration from the outside of a property to the inside. It can affect all buildings with absorbent walls such as brick or stone. Contact us as soon as you notice any signs of penetrating damp.
Our penetrating damp treatment solution for brickwork will protect your property from additional moisture ingress. Any affected plaster will be removed and replaced. If timbers have been infected with dry or wet rot, these can be treated, protected or replaced.
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For an in-depth damp survey of your property or simply to talk to one of our damp proofing specialists, call us today on 0118 408 0831.
Wood Rot is a serious issue, it will cause the decay and degradation of any timber it comes into contact with. Wood Rot can result in structural integrity problems for properties if the wood is left untreated.
Improper plumbing and drainage, faulty gutter work, floods and condensation of warm air against a cold wall can result in rising damp problems in the home. Contact us to find a solution to your rising damp!
Understanding the difference between the types of damp can be challenging. Our trained specialists can help you diagnose your damp issues and suggest the best solution for your property.